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  1. AKNick

    I'm going/went flying 2021 thread

    I wouldn't trust that servo anymore! Sounds like its not even getting power! I would remove it. You could check the connector crimps, and take the servo apart to look over the internal wiring. Sounds like you've isolated it well and ruled out everything else.
  2. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Looks nice! I wouldn't worry about weight in the tail. I have 6oz of weight in the tail as it is.
  3. AKNick

    I'm going/went flying 2021 thread

    Does this happen only after a first flight? Where is the servo mounted? Is it getting too hot (eg; exhaust muffler)? Can you hear the servo - like if you were to try and move it by hand is it locked? If it was an electrical issue I wouldn't think it would reveal itself like you are talking...
  4. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Made a video about the tapered tire tool... I just watched it... and realized at the end I helped Somone not Someone. My editor doesn't have spell check LOL!! But hey! Maybe the someone it helps is names Somone!
  5. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    I have some old stock from K&S, but not sure where one would buy it today. For my Otter (I know I know, It's not done yet either) I made some music wire struts and was planning on designing and 3D Printing struts that will snap/glue onto the wire.
  6. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    I’ve been following David’s work designing and building the prototypes. He anticipates selling them this fall. Boy do they look great. I think I read the kit price for the beaver was going to be around $175 - which includes the struts. The floats are scale, so I’m curious to see how they...
  7. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Thanks guys! @WMcNabb Enough time to grind your beans, boil water, French press, and enjoy a full cup LOL! @Snoopy1 Thank you! I've watched it so many times editing I was starting to get numb! But YES, that little wheel is getting a whoopin! I'm surprised the plastic hasn't broken, and the...
  8. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Video! that only took 30hours to process in 2.7k.... enjoy!
  9. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    Little details. Painted the light blue stripe on the cowling. Going to let that cure, then add some clear coat. Final step being the flat black on top.
  10. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Started uploading my video last night, apparently it takes over 12hrs to upload 1.2Gigs of 2.7k (16min of footage) at my wifi speeds... Should probably figure out how to plug in a Ethernet cable from my router... that's just ridiculous. needless to say it was still uploading the HD version when...
  11. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    They are Prototypes, I think the 6S electric will be on the market first to gauge product demand... so you cannot buy it quite yet. Everyone has been pleading Extreme Flight to create an aerobatic bipe... finally the wait is almost over.
  12. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    So any of you following SEFF and Extreme Flight?? New product announcements that are pretty neat. 85” GameBird Peregrine Biplane! Coming out with a 6S version, and testing larger versions (red picture) How exciting!
  13. AKNick

    I'm going/went flying 2021 thread

    For once I can actually say the weather has been great this last week. I have been exhausting myself trying to find some rising air with not much luck. But trying none the less. Been flying the snot out of the ARS300. Had some members and spectators watching me fly.!so I touched the tail a...
  14. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    Painted the deep blue on the cowling and canopy. A lot of tedious masking to get me to this point. next up is the light blue stripe on the bottom and flat black on the tops
  15. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Thanks. My wife of all people bought me the shiny orange filament all by herself as a Christmas present for me. Pretty pleased with how it prints and turns out. Could make one smaller. Never done this before so I started with an easy/long transition. The first 20mm is pretty much flat just to...
  16. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I'm working on a version two right now. Small tweaks. In this pic you can see what I basically drew up. Small dimensional tweaks and large blends (bridging). I can make a schematic of the needed dimensions and draw one up. This takes 5 hours to print with 15% infill 0.2 layer height (rough).
  17. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Was having a heck of a time trying to replace my spot on RC tires that were worn out. I tried soap and soaking in hot water but it only make the tire softer and the sharp rim was cutting into the tire. Asked a social media platform and got answers like “Vaseline, soap, soak in hot water, just...
  18. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    My bad, 400! I was just seeing who was paying attention... LOL
  19. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    Then I painted the windows! Imagine that! Peeled off the tape while still tacky. Now to let that cure for a couple days.... then a little blue and a bit of black.
  20. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    Masked off the windows and prepped the rest with 440 grit and a little isopropyl.
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